Medical Laboratory Scientist I (MLS or MT) - Pathology Chemistry
Performs clinical laboratory tests following standard operating policies and procedures. Understands method principles, performs quality control and calibrations, preventive maintenance, and analyzes results for accuracy, acceptability, and critical limits.
Responsibilities
- Prepare patient specimens as required for laboratory testing and perform tests specific to the department.
- Monitor test results to ensure quality and validity.
- Communicate test results in a timely manner.
- Enter and retrieve data from laboratory computer systems.
- Clean and maintain laboratory equipment and environment.
- Demonstrate appropriate, caring behavior in the workplace, treating patients, families, visitors, and staff with respect and dignity.
- Work alternate shifts as required, including every other weekend and rotational holidays.
- Perform other duties as assigned, including phlebotomy.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology, or a biological, chemical, or physical science from an accredited institution.
- Bachelor’s degree with a combination of 30 semester hours (45 quarter hours) in biology and chemistry, obtained within or in addition to the degree, is also acceptable.
- For non-CLS/MT degrees, one year of experience in a clinical laboratory is required.
Qualifications
Preferred certification as MLS, BB, C, H, or MB by ASCP or other nationally recognized certifying agency.
Schedule
40 hours per week: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday (1 pm - 11 pm).
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available.
- Great benefits package.
About the Organization
ECU Health Medical Center, one of four academic medical centers in North Carolina, is the 974-bed flagship hospital for ECU Health. It serves as the primary teaching hospital for The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University and has achieved Magnet® designation twice. The medical center provides acute and intermediate care, rehabilitation, and outpatient health services to a 29-county region home to more than 1.4 million people.